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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.94, 671.43 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.94, 671.43 and 173.95 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.94 : 671.43 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.94/671.43 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.94x = 671.43 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.94x = 116,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,794.38/447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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